The Day in Photos - 10/22/13

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Members of the St. Luke Orthodox Church pray during the "For Syria: Prayer and Relief" event on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. The prayer service was held for the victims of the Syrian civil war.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Honorees and their families listen to Hardin-Simmons University president Lanny Hall talk about the 2013 Class of 20 Under 40 up-and-coming business leaders during a reception on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at HSU.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Honorees and their families listen to Hardin-Simmons University president Lanny Hall talk about the 2013 Class of 20 Under 40 recipients during a reception on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at HSU.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Members of the St. Luke Orthodox Church listen as International Orthodox Christian Charities Gift Officer Nick Kasemeotes talks about IOCC's religious contributions to the victims of the Syrian civil war in the church's reception building on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.

Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Mike Wilson, the assistant band director for the Jayton High School Jaybird Band, tops clarinetist Ana Islas' uniform hat with a plume Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. The University Interscholastic League Region 16 South zone Marching Contest was held Monday at Wylie High School's Bulldog Stadium. Fifteen West Texas marching bands attended.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Members of the Cisco High School Mighty Lobo Band spread out as they ready themselves for competition Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. The University Interscholastic League Region 16 South zone Marching Contest was held Monday at Wylie High School's Bulldog Stadium. Fifteen West Texas marching bands attended.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Matthew Gudino, band director for the Rotan High School Yellowhammer Band, checks the tuning of the instruments while the band practices Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. The University Interscholastic League Region 16 South zone Marching Contest was held Monday at Wylie High School's Bulldog Stadium. Fifteen West Texas marching bands attended.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Members of Wylie High School's Pure Gold Band sprint to new positions during their performance Monday night, Oct. 21, 2013. The University Interscholastic League Region 16 South zone Marching Contest was held Monday at Wylie High School's Bulldog Stadium. Fifteen West Texas marching bands attended.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Abby Nail, a drum major for the Clyde High School Bulldog Marching Band, blows on her hands before their performance Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. While the temperature did fall with the setting sun, Nail said she usually blows on her fingers when she's nervous. The University Interscholastic League Region 16 South zone Marching Contest was held Monday at Wylie High School's Bulldog Stadium. Fifteen West Texas marching bands attended.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cooper's Kaylin Farmer (13) and Kianni Mitchell (11) block the shot of Odessa High's Danielle Jaquez (15) during the third game of the Lady Cougars' win on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Cooper High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cooper head coach Nora Campbell talks to her team after the Lady Cougars' win on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Cooper High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cooper's Heather Graves (1) returns a shot during the third game of the Lady Cougars' win on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Cooper High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cooper head coach Nora Campbell gives instruction to her team during the third game of the Lady Cougars' win on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Cooper High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cooper's Emarie James (9) sets a ball to a teammate during the third game of the Lady Cougars' win on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Cooper High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cooper's Kaylin Farmer (13), Brittney Norman (10) and Aliyah Acuna (12) celebrate after the final point of the Lady Cougars' win on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at Cooper High School.